Worst Storm Disrupts Midwest Telegraph and Travel
Chicago reports the worst storm of the season with high winds and heavy snow. Telegraph wires fail from Chicago to St Paul and Milwaukee, rail lines suffer widespread washouts, trains delayed or abandoned from Iowa to Kansas City, with fatalities and freezing conditions reported in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Chicago
Iowa
Kansas
Hawkeye State
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago and Northwestern
Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Burlington Line
Mississippi River
Kansas City
Omaha
Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Alurion
Minnesota
la Crosse
South
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Edward Arnold
Nels Nordeen
John Sins
Kas
Charles Bernard
Keefe Nomination as Immigration Commissioner Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Daniel J. Keefe to be commissioner general of immigration. The confirmation notes he aided in securing labor votes for the Republican ticket.
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Keefe
Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
Senate
Earthquake Devastates Southern Spain Hurts Hundreds
A massive quake strikes south and southeast Spain causing widespread destruction in several towns. A coastal tidal surge near Barcelona submerges areas and a landslide buries Romana village, trapping hundreds.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Barcelona
Romana
Miners Confront Unity Appeals at Indianapolis Meeting
At the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis the dispute between administration and anti administration factions grew tense as President Evans urged unity. Officers and district leaders debated strikes in Mercer Butlerfield and Alabama, with Lewis and Walker defending their positions and urging different conference strategies.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Evans
Danville
Illinois
Tom Lewin
John Walker
Lewis
Mercer Butlerfield
Pennsylvania
Alabama
White
Iowa
Oldest U.S. man Hender son Cremeans dies at 115
Hender son Cremeans of Wheeling West Virginia dies at 115 years old possibly the nation's oldest man. His mother lived to 120 his wife 101. He had seventy grandchildren and one hundred thirty one great grandchildren plus nineteen great great grandchildren. He never drank liquor or smoked.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Henderson Cremeans
United States
Cassatt Resigns from Army to Depart for Philippines
Captain Edward B Cassatt Thirteenth Cavalry resigns at president’s request with effect immediate. He is son of the late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. His troop is ordered to proceed to the Philippines.
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Washington
Edward B Cassatt
Thirteenth Cavalry
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philippines
Weekly Dun's Trade Review predicts broad industrial resumption
Dun and Co reports irregular activity but notes stocks are depleted and a broad resumption of U.S. industry is inevitable. Evidence grows of expanded production in the west and south as distributors expect a slow but steady return to normal transaction levels.
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Dun's
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Fire at White House store sparks blaze across street
A large fire at the White House department store on East Seventh Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, spread rapidly and crossed the street to engulf Huber's cafe and an adjoining building, causing major alarm.
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St. Paul
Minn
White House
East Seventh Street
Huber
Governors to meet on hat strike settlement
Newark report says 20 000 United Hatters on strike and National Fur Felt Hat Manufacturers' association members failed to request talks. Governors of New Jersey New York and Connecticut will confer in New York soon to decide settlement steps. Union leaders vow to accept the governors decision while employers plan a statement next Tuesday.
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Newark
N. J
United Hatters
National Fur Felt Hat Manufacturers’ Association
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Rostand praises Coquelin at grave in Paris
Edmond Rostand spoke at the grave of Coquelin in Paris on January 30, saying The Chanticleer was intended for the actor. He recalled how Coquelin sanctified the work and vowed the pages would belong to his son Jean, who will decide their fate.
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Paris
Edmond Rostand
France
Coquelin
Chanticleer
Rosiand
Bistrion
Moliere
Beaumarchais
Hugo
Banville
Don Caesar de Bazan
Gringoire
Rev Kemp Held to G grand jury in Chicago case
Rev Robert Morris Kemp former rector of St Chrysostoms church was held to the grand jury on charges brought by church choir boys. Judge Blake ruled there was reasonable doubt but ordered Kemp to appear before the grand jury with bonds set at 2500.
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Chicago
Robert Morris Kemp
St. Chrysostoms Church
Blake
Old Timers Banquet Hosts Cannon Praising Republican Committee
Uncle Joe Cannon, addressing an old-timers banquet, lauded the Republican congressional committee for keeping party fame and close ties to prosperity. Speakers included Vice President-Elect Sherman and Representatives Mann and McKinley of Illinois.
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Washington
Republican Congressional Committee
Joe" Cannon
House
Congressional Committee
Sherman
Mann and
McKinley
Illinois
Shah’s Forces Routed as Generals Flee in Irant Revolt
Tehran January 30 three shah commanded infantry and artillery columns were decisively beaten at Osalem and Kar ganerud where the revolution has broken out. The rout was so complete that the generals abandoned the troops and fled.
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Teheran
Osalem
Karganerud
Bulgaria Disbands Reservists on Turkish Frontier
Constantinople January 30 reports Bulgaria has disbanded the reservists recently concentrated on the Turkish frontier.
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Bulgaria
Constantinople
Pennsylvania orders 2200 steel freight cars
The Pennsylvania railroad will replace worn rolling stock on lines west of Pittsburgh with 2200 new steel freight cars. The order is shared among Cambria Steel 1000, Pressed Steel 500, American Car and Foundry 600, and Standard Steel 100. Washington report confirms. The same day the senate agriculture committee plans a favorable report on Senator Nelson's bill to curb adulteration of Paris greens and insecticides.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Cambria Steel Company
Pressed Steel Car Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Standard Steel Car Company
Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Nelson
Paris
Senator Teller Seeks $1 759 000 For Material Testing Machine
Washington January 30 Senator Teller introduced a senate bill to appropriate 1 759 000 dollars for a mammoth structural material testing machine. The proposal aims to advance research and evaluation capabilities in structural materials. The measure moves through the standard legislative process.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago exchange
Chicago markets show higher hogs and steady cattle with receipts and shipments detailed. Estimated arrivals and price ranges are listed for bulk light mixed and heavy shipper grades with changes from yesterday.
John A. Babcock Advertisement in Chicago Area
A readable line from John A. Babcock of Chicago Illinois offers services with a promise of a square deal, inviting readers to contact him at any time. The message emphasizes reliable, straightforward business conduct.
Inquest Hears Lake Disaster Victims Could Have Reached Safety
Witnesses testify that most men could have fled to the muck pile beside the crib to escape the lake disaster but terror prevented escape. The inquest resumed as survivors faced destitute conditions and a $20 relief collection was taken by the Chicago coroner.
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Chicago
Moses McMillan
George W Jackson, Inc
Homer Hosman
Hoffman
Milk Prices to Soar After Producers Association Formed
Chicago January 30 Milk prices are expected to rise as the Milk Producers association forms. Frank T. Fowler a former Chicago alderman and Lake county producer leads the drive with farmers in Alden Howard Geneva Hebron St Charles and Batavia holding mass meetings to elect delegates for the Chicago convention.
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Chicago
Frank T. Fowler
Lake County
Alden
Howard
Geneva
Hebron
St Charles
Batavia
Eggs close to 4 cents retail price rise
Egg prices advanced 3 cents, producing a net gain of 5 cents over two days. Extras packed for city trade quoted at 37 cents a dozen, with consumer price near 48 cents a dozen or about 4 cents each. Receipts in the past week were heavier than usual.
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Chicago
Jury Adds Two Members in Carmack Murder Trial
Nashville reports the murder trial of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp now has nine jurors after adding Gus Knipfer and F O Beirman. Earlier 1195 talesmen were examined with 195 questioned that day and a fresh venire of 500 ordered. Knipfer described as a young German who could not define conscientious scruples and is not a drinking man.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
E. W. Carmack
Gus Knipfer
F. O. Beirman
Knipfer
Stephenson Rejected in Wisconsin Senate Re-election Bid
Isaac Stephenson failed to win re election at a joint legislative session in Madison receiving 63 of 131 votes. A joint resolution by Assemblyman Hull demanding an expense account was defeated 74 to 25.
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Madison
Wis
Jan
Isaac Stephenson
Assemblyman
Hull
Stephenson
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
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Producers’ Association
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